Is Asatru/Heathenism about white supremacy? Many white supremacists are drawn to it and use it as part of their philosophy.

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• You said half of what Scotty S. said, but the first half of your answer was more to the point. Thank you Moongrim.

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  by EvangelineOFire on October 10th, 2009

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• I thought the same thing Scotty S, and you are correct, but it doesn't answer my question.

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  by EvangelineOFire on October 10th, 2009

• The answer is "no". Neopaganism and Heathenism have nothing whatsoever to do with white supremacy, although they have been misused by some white supremacist groups, just as Christianity has.
  
  Sincere religious neopagans and heathens distance themselves from racist and Nazi pseudo-neopagans. The main serious Pagan and Heathen groups all have clearly stated policies that they do not condone racism or Nazism, and quickly expel members with those ideological leanings.
  
  Racist and Nazi pseuodo-neopagans are treated by true Neopagans and Heathens in much the same way as Fred Phelps' Westboro Baptist Church is treated by true Christians.

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  by Anonymous on October 10th, 2009

• Thank you Scotty S. That's the answer I was looking for. Certain so called ODINISTS have tried recruiting me over the years and it really pissed me off. Unfortunately, they are the ones getting media attention and just like any other fringe group of a particular religion make it difficult for TRUE Heathens to practice their religion and receive the same resepect that's given to any other religious group. I've been called a NAZI among other things because of certain tattoos and symbols I wear. However, as a Heathen I know I am strong.

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  by EvangelineOFire on October 10th, 2009

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